WHY CLEAN DUCTS?
Not many people would be sorry to say goodbye to the insect, rodent, and dust mite remains in their ductwork. They would also be glad to get rid of bacteria, mold, pollen, and animal dander trapped in their HVAC system.
Most of us have seen dust and cobwebs collect in inaccesable places in our homes. If you forget to vacuum under your bed for a few weeks you'll find large accumulations of "dust bunnies". Can you imagine what you'll find in a ventilation system that hasen't been cleaned for 5, 10, or 20 years?
In its 1997 booklet, The Inside Story, A Guide to Indoor Air Quality, the EPA reports that "People with breathing problems, allergies, and lung diseases, are particularly susceptible to disease causing biological agents in the indoor air. Contaminated central air handling systems can become breeding grounds for mold, mildew, and other sources of biological contamination and can distribute these contaminants throughout the building."
DID YOU KNOW?
- 50% of all illnesses are either caused by, or aggravated by, polluted indoor air. (AMA and the AM College of Allergists)
- Children and elderly are especially affected by polluted indoor air. (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
- School systems with aging, poorly maintained HVAC systems are a significent reason that school environments often have high levels of mold spores. Erik Emblem, Executive Director of the National Energy Management Institute.
- The proportion of buildings with mold growth in North America is perhaps as high as 20-40%. Data from the United States suggests that 40% of buildings are moldy. (Mold Health Guide, Phillip Fry).
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Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and generally operate more efficiently than dirty ones. Chances are that you will save enough on your utility bills in less than one-year, due to increased efficiency, to pay the cleaning bill.
